Preview: February 26, 2026: SEMI-FINALS WEEKEND, AND MORE BISON NEWS

Links:
➤ GoBisons: Jonny Hooker called up by AHL’s San Diego Gulls
➤ Elite Prospects: Jonny Hooker Player Page
After playing three games for the Tulsa Oilers of the ECHL, Bison Captain Jonny Hooker has been promoted to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. He was previously also a captain for the Prince George Cougars of the WHL.


Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Hockey Tech Game Centre: Friday ∞ Saturday ∞ Sunday
Other Links:
➤ USports: Men’s Hockey Page
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule
➤ CW: MHKY: Semifinal Preview
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Daily Schedule
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (19-7-2, 2-0-0, 27-9-4, OHT35 #7)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (23-2-3, 27-3-4, OHT35 #1)
Links:
➤ UofS: Nolan Maier Named Canada West Player of gthe Week (Feb. 24, 2026) ∞ RP @ CW: CW BioSteel Players of the Week: Feb. 24
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies and T-Birds meet in CW semi (with live audio link)
➤ UBC: Playoff redux as T-Birds host Huskies with berth in CW Final and redemption on the line
➤ CBC: YouTube Channel : Streaming Schedule
This could be the feature series of the weekend, nation-wide. The T-irds were eliminated by the Banjo-Mutts last year, in a series played in Saskatown. This year, the T-irds have home ice advantage due to finishing in first place in the conference. Will that make a difference? UBC was the best team in this year’s CW. However, Sask was expected to be. The teams faced each othjer on November 28-29. Sask won the first game, 3-2 in a shoot-out. UBC won the rematch 7-4.
For those without CWTV, the Friday game is to be streamed free of charge on CBC’s YouTube Channel (and presumably on Gem as well) and all three games can be heard at HuskieFan.ca.

CALGARY DINOSAURS (19-8-1, 2-0-0, 27-9-2, OHT35 #5)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (20-6-2, 24-8-2, OHT35 #4)
Links:
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ MRU: MHKY Semifinal Preview: Playoff edition of Crowchild Classic inbound as Cougars set to host Dinos
➤ Elite Prospects: Riley Sawchuk Player Page
The Bluegars had a so-so start, splitting their first six series of the season. However, they closed strong to get first place in the East Division. This included a sweep of UBC.
The Bedrock Boys surprised with their hot start before falling back a bit. They are IMO fully capable of winning this series. The Bluegars won the season series 4-2, including the feature game at the Saddledome - The Crowchild Classic.
I saw an Instagram post (now disappeared) stating that MRU grad Riley Sawchuk is the leading scorer with Lada Togliatti of the KHL. In 61 games he has 21 goals and 21 assists.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Fri Feb 27 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST * CBC
Sat Feb 28 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Calgary at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Saskatchewan at UBC 7:00 PST/9:00 CST *if necessary
OUT EAST

Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

WINDSOR LANCERS 3
GUELPH GRYPHONS 2
(in overtime)
(Windsor wins series 2-0)
Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary
Guelph tied it up with a last minute goal to force overtime. However, the Lancers slayed their Mythical Mutants of an opponent to become the first team into the OUA final four.
Next Up:
Fri Feb 27 U.Q.T.R. at Ottawa 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Concordia at Queen’s 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sat Feb 28 Toronto Metropolitan at Brock 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sun Mar 01 Queen’s at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Brock at Toronto Metropolitan 6:15 EST/5:15 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 01 Ottawa at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST *if necessary

Link:
➤ AUS: Playoff Schedule/Results/Links
Semi-Final Schedule
Fri Feb 27 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Tue Mar 03 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Wed Mar 04 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Wed Mar 04 Moncton at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 U.P.E.I. at New Brunswick 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
Fri Mar 06 Acadia at Moncton 7:00 AST/5:00 CST *if necessary
OUT WEST

Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
Quarter-Final Schedule
Fri Feb 27 Briercrest College at Portage College 2:00 MST/3:00 CST
Fri Feb 27 Concordia-Edmonton at NAIT 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Briercrest College at Portage College 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 NAIT at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Sun Mar 1 Briercrest College at Portage College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST *if necessary
Sun Mar 1 Concordia-Edmonton at NAIT 6:30 MST/7:30 CST *if necessary

Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser at Victoria 7:30 PST/9:30 CST
Fri Feb 27 Okanagan at Logan Lake 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island 7:15 PST/9:15 CST
Sat Feb 28 Logan Lake at Okanagan 5:30 PST/7:30 CST
* end of regular season
Non-Conference Games
Fri Feb 27 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 28 Simon Fraser (NCAA2) at Stonehill College 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Links:
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel





















